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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 12, 2025
Provider: Nezha Elomari MSN APRN (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Website: https://nezhaelomarimsnaprn.com

1. Introduction

We are required by law, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), to protect the privacy of your health information and to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices describing our legal duties and privacy practices.

You may review this notice at any time and request a paper copy if desired.

2. Protected Health Information (PHI)

“Protected Health Information” (PHI) refers to information that identifies you—or could reasonably identify you—and relates to your physical or mental health, healthcare services, or payment for healthcare. PHI may be maintained or transmitted in any form, including electronic, paper, or oral communications.

3. How We Use and Disclose PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI without your explicit authorization for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: To share information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.

  • Payment: To obtain payment from insurance providers or other sources.

  • Healthcare Operations: For internal quality assessment, staff training, administrative activities, and business operations.

  • As Required by Law: Including public health reporting, legal proceedings, audits, or law enforcement requests.

Any use or disclosure of PHI outside of these purposes—such as marketing or the sale of PHI—will require your written authorization.

4. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your PHI (electronic or paper).

  • Amendment: Request corrections or amendments to your PHI.

  • Accounting of Disclosures: Request a record of certain disclosures of your PHI.

  • Restrictions: Request limits on how your PHI is used or disclosed (we are not required to agree, but will comply if we do).

  • Confidential Communications: Request alternative methods or locations for communications.

  • Paper Copy: Receive a paper copy of this notice, even if you agreed to electronic delivery.

  • Revocation of Authorization: Revoke any authorization you previously provided, except where action has already been taken.

 

5. Our Responsibilities

We are legally required to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.

  • Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.

  • Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect.

  • Notify you if we are unable to comply with a requested restriction.

  • Never use or disclose your PHI in a manner inconsistent with this notice without your written authorization.

  • Maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect electronic PHI.


6. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and this notice at any time. Any revised notice will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be posted on this website with an updated effective date. You may request a copy of the revised notice at any time.

7. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us:

Privacy Officer
Nezha Elomari MSN APRN
Email: contact@nezhaelomarimsnaprn.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not result in retaliation.

8. Contact Information

Nezha Elomari MSN APRN
Email: contact@nezhaelomarimsnaprn.com

9. State Law & Additional Protections

State privacy laws may provide protections beyond HIPAA. When applicable, we comply with the more stringent privacy standard.